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MSP boost: Moong, groundnut procurement approved under price support scheme

New Delhi, June 12 -- Agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved a proposal to purchase 54,166 tonnes of moong and 50,750 tonnes of groundnut crops under the price support scheme (PSS). T... Read More


Northwest, central India to reel under heatwaves over next two days: IMD

New Delhi, June 12 -- Northwest and central India will continue to reel under heatwaves to severe heatwave conditions during the next two days, and southwest monsoon is expected to advance over remain... Read More


Centre halves basic customs duty on imported crude edible oils to 10%

New Delhi, June 11 -- The government has cut the basic customs duty (BCD) on imported crude edible oils from 20% to 10%. This move, announced on Wednesday, aims to lower retail prices for consumers an... Read More


No respite from scorching heat in Northwest India till Sunday

New Delhi, June 11 -- The northwestern region will continue to face hot weather till Sunday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely a... Read More


Cabinet approves two multitracking projects for Indian Railways

New Delhi, June 11 -- The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved two multitracking railway projects at a cost of Rs.6,405 crore to improve connectivity and mobility, and generate jobs in Jharkhand, Karna... Read More


Air quality panel signs MoU to reduce dust pollution in Delhi, nearby areas

New Delhi, June 10 -- In a step towards reducing the dust pollution from roads in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) on Tues... Read More


Southwest Monsoon to advance over Central and adjoining East India around 14 June: IMD

New Delhi, June 10 -- Conditions are favourable for the Southwest monsoon to advance over some more parts of central and adjoining eastern India around 14 June, the India Meteorological Department (IM... Read More


Expect heavy to very heavy rainfall in south peninsular India: IMD

New Delhi, June 9 -- A fresh spell of heavy rainfall is expected in southern India as the southwest monsoon is likely to be active during 12-15 June, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Mond... Read More


India to build its first polar research vessel in Kolkatta with Norway's help

New Delhi, June 3 -- In a major boost to India's capabilities in polar and ocean research, the country is set to build its first polar research vessel (PRV). Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders an... Read More


Southwest monsoon progress likely to remain subdued for a week: IMD

New Delhi, June 2 -- Having hit the Kerala coast eight days ahead of schedule, and advanced swiftly inland, the progress of the South-west monsoon is likely to slow down now, the weather department sa... Read More